Change.org Petitions for Good Causes

I came across this line years ago, when I was struggling to start a new life, recovering from drug/alcohol addiction and trauma. A line from a hymn written in the 1800s. Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom; Lead thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead thou me…

Do you talk to yourself? And the answer is, Yes. I have a personal conversation with myself on a regular basis. You may catch me talking out loud. Someone once said to me as long as you don’t answer yourself you’ll be alright. My retort was, why not? I have some of my best conversations…

MARSTE Services – MARSTE BLOG. For my readers seeking to further your education this is one of the best places to start, the classes are affordable and available. You can complete your CAADAC, AOD, and other certifications at MARSTE Services. For more information, and rather than rewrite what Mary Hubbard has posted at her site,…

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that of the more than 22 million people who need treatment for a substance abuse issue, only 2.5 million actually receive treatment. Just as there is no one cause of addiction, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. Some fare better with inpatient rehab; others, from outpatient…

The month of August is a Muslim holiday, Ramadan. The linked article describes how during the entire month of August Muslims world wide will begin prayers are dusk and fast during the day. This is traditionally a time of reflection, prayers, and spiritual development. Spiritual development is different in each religion. There are those of…

The daily events from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night have a way of taking over your life. Or is that an illusion? One that has become comfortable. Placing the blame means there is no need to create balance in our day to day life. Do you make statements like…